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Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake

Sticky toffee pudding cake made in the microwave using the glass Anyday dish, resulting in a rich, moist cake drizzled with a decadent toffee sauce. Enjoy a quick and indulgent dessert, ready in minutes.
Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
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Prep Time

6 mins

Cook Time

1-2 mins

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Sticky toffee pudding that can be made on a weeknight. Yes, you read that right. This decadent dessert can be made in less than 20 minutes and is gorgeously silky when steamed in the microwave. Plumped dates and store-bought caramel sauce bring it over the top.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work— and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.

British, Cake, Desserts, Dates, Vegetarian, Shallow Dish Desserts

What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

The Medium Shallow Dish

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Dish

The Medium Shallow Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, melted 
  • ⅓ cup (75g) brown sugar 
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) water 
  • 1 egg yolk 
  • 5 dates (85g), finely chopped 
  • ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon (73g) all-purpose flour 
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda 
  • ¼ cup (150g) store-bought caramel sauce

Preparation

  1. In a separate medium bowl, add all the ingredients except the caramel sauce. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
  2. Lightly spray Anyday dish with non-stick spray or grease with butter. Pour in batter.
  3. Cook uncovered in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until the cake is set.
  4. Pour caramel sauce into a separate microwave-safe dish. Heat in the microwave for one minute.
  5. Pierce the surface of the sticky toffee pudding with a fork or toothpick, then pour the heated caramel sauce over the pudding in an even layer to absorb.
  6. Let pudding cool, then enjoy with more warm caramel sauce if desired.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • Great with vanilla gelato, ice cream, or whipped cream.
  • Makes for a nice dessert or afternoon treat.
  • Top with toasted nuts for some crunch!

Recipe notes

  • This recipe can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Cover it with the lid in the closed position and refrigerate until needed.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.